The concept of super slow lifting is not a new concept. It is based on ideas from the 1940s and 1960s called 1010 muscle contraction with measured movement and implemented using fixed weight nautilus machines. Super slow resistance training university of new mexico. The nautilus philosophy dating back to the 1970s was to slow down the repetition speed, thereby eliminating force, the main cause of injury. It is a comprehensive high intensity strength training protocol. The late mike mentzer was a proponent of nautilus hit and dorian yates became an advocate of it after working with mentzer. We understand that proper exercise is a stimulus which acts on your body to demand an adaptive change. Mar 01, 2018 the old saying is true when it comes to muscle. The ultimate exercise protocol level i 9781604618495 by ken hutchins and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Ken hutchins, the floridabased trainer who founded the super slow movement more than a decade ago and trademarked the name, has started something that has legs. A message from ken hutchins founder of superslow youtube. He founded sports conditioning in staten island and developed programs for weight reduction, cosmetic enhancement, general fitness, and health and rehabilitation. Super slow weight training is, unsurprisingly, the practice of lifting weights really slowly.
The ultimate exercise protocol paperback may 1 1992. For super slow weight training, this works like crazy. Super slow two words has come to be used as a generic term for exercise methods using slow repetition speeds, however the word superslow is a federally registered trademark owned by ken hutchins, and is licensed for use by the superslow zone training franchise. I purchased the book directly from ken hutchins listed above back in the 1990s. Maximize your minutes in the gym with super slow training. The superslow program began when its developer, ken hutchins. Later, darden rewrote one of his workout books with a chapter about hutchins superslow. In his newest book, music and dancecritical factors of practice and conditioning, ken hutchins reveals the unflattering history of early physical education and exercise physiology that denied the present generation of musicians and everyone else a practical understanding of exercise principles and guidelines for mastering the skills of music and dance. Oct 30, 2009 a message from ken hutchins founder of superslow.
The name super slow itself is trademarked by ken hutchins. Super slow is hutchins trademarked name for the high intensity training approach advocated by arthur jones. The ultimate exercise protocol by ken hutchins 19920503 by isbn. Since it would require a rather lengthy book to even list all of kens lies, i will make no such attempt. Try it for free at our downtown asheville training gym.
It is based on ideas from the 1940s and 1960s called 1010 muscle contraction with measured movement and implemented using fixed. In his most recent issue of a published bulletin, volume 5 issue 2, for april of 1997, ken hutchins, as usual in almost every issue of his bulletin published during the last couple. It is also good if you only have very modest fitness goals and have a very time constrained schedule. The theory, referred to as superslow, was refined and developed in 1982 by ken hutchins, a research theorist, for use in a research project on osteoporosis sponsored by the nautilus sportsmedical. Dr ben bocchicchio has been an innovator and leader in the fields of fitness, exercise, and health since the 1970s. The result was the beginning of a new resistance training technique, which became known as superslow strength training. Ken hutchins born 20th century is an american inventor who defined and popularized the super slow form of resistance training exercise, and developed.
Ren ex high intensity training high intensity training. Our book three simple steps to treat back pain is available on kindle. My first halfcentury in the iron game arthur jones. The ultimate exercise protocol level i ken hutchins, keith johnson on. The ultimate exercise protocol, explaining that the idea behind the. This super slow form of resistance training was popularized by inventor ken hutchins who conducted the nautilus osteoporosis study and found the slow moving controlled exercise approach to be.
In 1982 he led a team of researchers at the university of florida in a medical study on osteoporosis. Super slow is a form of strengthening physical exercise resistance training popularized by ken hutchins. Faq about citywide superslow high intensity strength. Super slow bodybuilding and weight lifting guide fandom. Superslow weight training increases strength webmd. The ultimate exercise protocol by ken hutchins 19920503. Encouraged by the results, hutchins authored many articles on the subject and wrote superslow.
This super slow form of resistance training was popularized by inventor ken hutchins who conducted the nautilus osteoporosis study and. Its time for another effort to cut through the hype and try to understand what slow rep lifting will. In conclusion, the efficacy of super slow lifting is really dependent upon the goals and the training experience of the subject involved. In addition, i have also seen many books written by dr. Super slow training was proposed by ken hutchins in a book entitled super slow. How to do super slow resistance training quick and dirty tips. Dardens expertise on motor learning was a pivotal influence in the development of superslow exercise. In fact, super slow lifting has been around since 1982. His results are documented in the nautilus diet book as well as in several other books by ellington darden. The superslow, ken hutchins trained instructers seem to think all other forms of exercise are crap frustrating. You will finish breathing hard with your pulse pounding.
The ultimate exercise protocol by ken hutchins 1992, paperback at the best online prices at. A super slow weighttraining program can dramatically improve strength, users say, and the workout is intense. Founded by ken hutchins in 1982, superslow is a high intensity, lowforce exercise methodology protocol that is safer and more effective than any other form of strength training. Second, slow speed minimizes momentum which undesirably unloads the muscles. The ultimate exercise protocol 9780963319906 by hutchins, ken and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Also known as the super slow technical manual, this comprehensive text is written by the author who dares to define exercise. Slow motion strength training the method of strength training that we practice at the strength studio was founded by ken hutchins under the name superslow in the 1980s. May, 20 our book three simple steps to treat back pain is available on kindle. It was shortly after the introduction to ken hutchinss superslow systems. Iucat is indiana universitys online library catalog, which provides access to millions of items held by the iu libraries statewide.
Super slow by ken hutchins, 1992, ken hutchins edition, in english 2nd ed. Dec 05, 2016 encouraged by the results, hutchins authored many articles on the subject and wrote superslow. Hockenbury and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ken hutchins born 20th century is an american inventor who defined and popularized the super slow form of resistance training exercise, and developed methodology, trainer certifications, and exercise equipment to specifically support the techniques.
Essentially, it is the nautilus high intensity training program that authur jones promoted when his nautilus gym fitness equipment came out in the mid 1970s, only with a super slow movements. He was working with a group of elderly women who were part of an osteoporosis study being conducted at the university of florida. Other authors have written books on the subject of slow tempo training under the titles of slow burn and power of 10. Tell us a little bit more about ken and share with. When superslow is mentioned, it is important to determine whether its context is for a specific exercise protocol or for a moregeneral exercise philosophy. Tell us a little bit more about ken and share with us his definition of a high intensity exercise regime. Lifts take 15 seconds to do, 10 seconds down and 5 seconds up. A book was published in may of 1992, titled super slow. Superslow training, ken hutchins and the superslow zone. If you are a beginner, regardless of goals, a super slow lifting training protocol is the best way to go. The superslow program began when its developer, ken hutchins of orlando, fla. Going against most accepted practice in fitness but remaining consistent with established mechanical physics and biology, ken hutchings explains the extremely technical superslow exercise protocol. However, it really became a popular concept once a floridabased trainer named ken hutchins writer of aerobics is dead and why not aerobics patented the name and really started promoting the idea. Dr ben bocchicchio superslow high intensity business.
Since then super slow training has been proposed to improve strength more effectively than traditional resistance training and improve cardiovascular measures above aerobic exercise. It has been around probably for as long as weight training has been. Hit is a very short, very intense, 1 set to failure resistance training protocol. Core conflictual relationship theme method 2 by book, howard e. Acute cardiovascular response and perception of effort. Mcguffs ultimate exercise facility, our training approach produces results. Ken hutchins created the method so older women, lifting weights to prevent osteoporosis, could perform weightbearing exercise safely. Protocol specifically, and simply put, superslow is an exercise protocol whereby the positive phase is executed in 10 seconds and the negative in 10. Its time for another effort to cut through the hype and try to understand what slowrep lifting will do and, perhaps more importantly, what it wont do. Learn if super slow lifting has any value when it comes to maximizing muscle.
Ken hutchins never advocated working your heart to failure and does not disregard cardiovascular fitness. Efficient muscular loading is what highintensity exercise is all about. Ebook super slow as pdf download portable document format. When you move quickly, there is no time to actually think through the movement.
Super slow super slow is a form of human strength training popularized by ken hutchins. Osteoporosis and the beginning of the superslow method in 1982, the superslow method was founded by ken hutchins after leading the nautilus osteoporosis project at the university of florida. And third, slow speed permits concentration and study during the movement. Buy how to practice brief psychodynamic psychotherapy. Slow burn and power of 10 are similar in that they are also high intensity training protocols using slow rep speeds, but are unique protocols. Superslow, or the gospel according to ken hutchins. A superslow weighttraining program can dramatically improve strength, users. However, whether this type of training is safe for the older, possibly hypertensive population. It was developed by ken hutchins, who happened to grow up in the same small texas town as alexander. In a paper from the early 1980s, researcher ken hutchins wrote about the super slow technique while he was leading a study that involved a.
Superslow weight training was popularized in the 1980s by ken hutchins. A weightlifting concept of which id been vaguely aware yet hadnt found the motivation to explore. Still, superslow strength training is a reasonable tool if you want to vary your strength training routine. Slow burn and power of 10 are similar in that they. In the 80s a workout system called superslow was introduced to the mainstream fitness community by ken hutchins. The ultimate exercise protocol paperback 1 may 1992 by ken hutchins author. The ultimate exercise protocol, explaining that the idea behind the protocol. The ultimate exercise protocol 2 by hutchins, ken isbn. I spoke with ken by phone several times on the super slow protocol training method.
Also known as the superslow technical manual, this comprehensive text is written by the author who dares to define exercise. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Superslow training, originated in 1982 by ken hutchins, was developed in an osteoporosis study with older women because of the need to utilize a safer speed for subjects to perform the resistance exercises. The specifics of the protocol are dictated by the founder, ken hutchins, and have changed over the years. However, there were at least two people that gave ken hutchins the notion of going slow, of whom more than two people that made exits from the superslow exercise guild would use to bash ken hutchins. Super slow super effective full body workout duration. Research hasnt shown superslow strength training to be superior to other forms of strength training. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons. Expert in fitness wellness industry, sport medicine, metabolic syndrome and bringing health care to the general public outside of a clinical environment. While ken hutchins could be prickly, pedantic and a few other descriptive words, hutchins was the originator of superslow. A typical session lasts 1020minutes, and typically involves 35 sets. Aug 27, 2018 superslow zone continuing education and compliance, llc, a department of superslow zone, llc, has been accredited as an authorized provider by the international association for continuing education and training.
Sep 30, 2016 this super slow form of resistance training was popularized by inventor ken hutchins who conducted the nautilus osteoporosis study and found the slow moving controlled exercise approach to be. Super slow system, incorporated, jun 1, 2000 248 pages. Prestigious international iacet accreditation the superslow zone is accredited by the prestigious iacet. For the best workouts checkout super slow weight training workout ken hutchins what is super slow slow weight training. Air force flight surgeons, it is ideal for rehabilitation, bodybuilding, weight loss, and general exercise. The core of the program was to perform each rep of every exercise in about 20 seconds, lifting the weight in 10 seconds and lowering it in 10 seconds. Oct 20, 2019 ken hutchins worked for nautilus and was introduced to it when one of the nautilus franchise gym owners began using it and training his members with super slow. The term superslow and derivative terms are registered by hutchins as trademarks. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Al coleman chanced upon the superslow technical manual in a borders books and. One of the most irritating things that ken has done was his recent attempt to explain my motivations, to tell his readers.
Proven to increase strength, mobility and bone density. Superslow strength training is a strength training technique in which you lift and lower a weight more slowly than usual. Oh, and you only perform it once a week, at most once every 5 days. Ken hutchins is an american inventor who defined and popularized the super slow form of resistance training exercise, and developed methodology, trainer certifications, and exercise equipment to specifically support the techniques. The onceaweek slow motion revolution, and in earlier episodes of the podcast, youve mentioned the name, ken hutchins, one of the pioneers of the super slow technique. A typical super slow workout is maybe 15 minutes of constant, demanding work done in 2025 minutes of total time. Slow burn, power of 10 and the 12 second sequence are not superslow. The human experience by coast learning systems, ken hutchins, don h. Edition notes includes bibliographical references p. So meatheads and gymrats be warned, superslow is a highly technical book that the typical bodybuilder or exercise enthusiast would find boring see other. Also, had eih, exercise induced headaches was told this was common with superslow. Senior executive with significant domestic and international experience managing business units. Superslow is not just lifting and lowering weights slowly. A brief rundown on the icelandic health symposium 2017 i have just returned from my trip to.
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